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Earthquakes Near Carmel By The Sea, California 93921 Today

Live data from USGS · Monitoring ZIP code 93921 Updated just now

48 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity.

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Recent Earthquakes Near Carmel By The Sea, California

48 earthquakes have been recorded within 250 miles of Carmel By The Sea, California in the past 24 hours. Alertra monitors seismic activity near ZIP code 93921 using live data from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), updated every 60 seconds. Whether you felt shaking or are checking if an earthquake just happened near Carmel By The Sea, this earthquake watch dashboard provides real-time magnitude data, an interactive seismic map, and earthquake history going back 15+ years.

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📊 Earthquake Watch — Carmel By The Sea

Live seismic risk assessment · Updated every 60 seconds from USGS

Current Threat Level
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Threat score: 5 / 100

Some seismic activity near Carmel By The Sea. Most too small to feel.

Earthquakes nearby 48
Closest to you M1.2, 78 mi
Strongest in last 24hr M2.3, Rarely felt
Last felt M4.0+ 54 days ago
Tracking Area
Carmel By The Sea
LIVE EARTHQUAKES
Found 48 in region
Major (6.0+)
Moderate (4.0 - 5.9)
Minor (Below 4.0)
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🌍 Recent Earthquakes Near Carmel By The Sea

Past 24 hours within 250 miles · Source: USGS

Showing events within 250 miles · Past 24 hours · Source: USGS
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MagnitudeWhat You'd FeelLocationDistanceWhen
M2.3 		Rarely felt 10 km SW of Toms Place, CA 186 mi 4:48 AM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 9 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 5:03 PM Details →
M2.1 		Rarely felt 18 km SE of Silver Springs, Nevada 247 mi 10:02 PM Details →
M1.8 		Not felt 7 km NW of The Geysers, CA 164 mi 8:37 PM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 2 km NNE of Pleasant Hill, CA 98 mi 12:44 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 20 km E of McFarland, CA 174 mi 8:46 AM Details →
M1.7 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 164 mi 9:52 PM Details →
M1.5 		Not felt 17 km WNW of Tehachapi, CA 207 mi 1:26 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 9 km NW of The Geysers, CA 164 mi 8:12 AM Details →
M1.4 		Not felt 1 km N of The Geysers, CA 161 mi 6:23 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 164 mi 9:16 PM Details →
M1.3 		Not felt 10 km NE of Coso Junction, CA 227 mi 12:07 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 5 km NW of The Geysers, CA 163 mi 10:10 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 16 km NNW of Piru, CA 222 mi 4:17 PM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 7:38 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 9 km SW of Grapevine, CA 200 mi 11:22 AM Details →
M1.2 		Not felt 2 km SE of Pacifica, CA 78 mi 11:03 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 8 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 163 mi 5:23 AM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 18 km N of Pine Mountain Club, CA 189 mi 3:08 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 164 mi 11:09 PM Details →
M1.1 		Not felt 2 km N of The Geysers, CA 161 mi 12:43 PM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 11 km N of Coso Junction, CA 224 mi 8:50 AM Details →
M1.0 		Not felt 7 km ESE of Cloverdale, CA 163 mi 5:27 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 19 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA 245 mi 2:33 AM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 7 km WNW of Cobb, CA 165 mi 7:26 PM Details →
M0.9 		Not felt 2 km NW of The Geysers, CA 161 mi 1:26 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 4 km W of Cobb, CA 163 mi 1:17 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 16 km W of Searles Valley, CA 248 mi 4:42 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 11:13 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 2 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 161 mi 5:29 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 1 km NW of The Geysers, CA 161 mi 3:09 AM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km NW of The Geysers, CA 164 mi 11:21 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 5:07 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 12 km SSW of Olancha, CA 218 mi 3:28 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 6 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 164 mi 12:45 PM Details →
M0.8 		Not felt 9 km WNW of Cobb, CA 165 mi 8:21 AM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 11:11 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 8 km W of Cobb, CA 165 mi 1:01 PM Details →
M0.7 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 12:09 PM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 10 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 3:02 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 4 km NNW of The Geysers, CA 162 mi 11:54 AM Details →
M0.6 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 164 mi 9:07 AM Details →
M0.5 		Not felt 5 km WNW of Cobb, CA 164 mi 1:40 AM Details →
M0.4 		Not felt 11 km ENE of Cloverdale, CA 166 mi 10:51 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 8 km NW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 12:58 AM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 10 km WNW of The Geysers, CA 165 mi 7:35 PM Details →
M0.3 		Not felt 0 km W of The Geysers, CA 160 mi 8:58 PM Details →
M0.2 		Not felt 7 km W of Cobb, CA 165 mi 8:38 PM Details →

📈 Earthquake History — Carmel By The Sea

Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi radius

Carmel By The Sea has recorded 12,788 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater within 250 miles since 2008. The largest was a M7.1 on Jul 6, 2019, located Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence. On average, the area experiences approximately 1083 notable seismic events per year.

M2.5+ in Past 7 Days

Tue
0
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Wed
1
MAX M2.7
Thu
2
MAX M2.6
Fri
1
MAX M2.5
Sat
1
MAX M2.5
Sun
0
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Mon
0
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Since 2008 · M2.5+ · 250 mi

Yearly Activity · 12788 events

Past Week
View:
M2.5–4 (bars)
M4+ (line, right axis)
Yearly Earthquake Activity by Magnitude01k2k3k050100'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 446 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2009: 521 (M2.5–4), 19 (M4+)2010: 486 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2011: 601 (M2.5–4), 29 (M4+)2012: 422 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2013: 485 (M2.5–4), 12 (M4+)2014: 522 (M2.5–4), 9 (M4+)2015: 456 (M2.5–4), 8 (M4+)2016: 513 (M2.5–4), 17 (M4+)2017: 535 (M2.5–4), 10 (M4+)2018: 381 (M2.5–4), 6 (M4+)2019: 2,035 (M2.5–4), 89 (M4+)2020: 1,545 (M2.5–4), 58 (M4+)2021: 884 (M2.5–4), 30 (M4+)2022: 482 (M2.5–4), 16 (M4+)2023: 497 (M2.5–4), 14 (M4+)2024: 557 (M2.5–4), 21 (M4+)2025: 495 (M2.5–4), 13 (M4+)2026: 525 (M2.5–4), 20 (M4+)
Event count (bars)
Seismic energy index (line)
Yearly Seismic Energy Release01k2k3k020.0B40.0B60.0B'10'13'16'19'22'252008: 458 events, Energy: 107.6M2009: 540 events, Energy: 209.0M2010: 494 events, Energy: 40.9M2011: 630 events, Energy: 123.4M2012: 431 events, Energy: 130.1M2013: 497 events, Energy: 99.2M2014: 531 events, Energy: 1.0B2015: 464 events, Energy: 36.0M2016: 530 events, Energy: 839.7M2017: 545 events, Energy: 45.1M2018: 387 events, Energy: 115.4M2019: 2,124 events, Energy: 45.6B2020: 1,603 events, Energy: 6.7B2021: 914 events, Energy: 1.2B2022: 498 events, Energy: 117.8M2023: 511 events, Energy: 109.1M2024: 578 events, Energy: 511.4M2025: 508 events, Energy: 58.3M2026: 545 events, Energy: 760.7M
Largest Recorded
M7.1
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
Jul 6, 2019
Avg Noticeable / Year
30.2
Estimated felt (MMI ≥ II)

Strongest Recorded Earthquakes

M7.1 Jul 6, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M7.0 Dec 5, 2024
2024 Offshore Cape Mendocino, California Earthquake
M6.5 May 15, 2020
Monte Cristo Range, NV Earthquake
M6.4 Dec 20, 2022
15km WSW of Ferndale, CA
M6.4 Jul 4, 2019
Ridgecrest Earthquake Sequence
M6.2 Dec 20, 2021
7km N of Petrolia, CA
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🛡️ Earthquake Safety — Carmel By The Sea, California

What Carmel By The Sea residents should know before, during, and after an earthquake

🏠 Step 1

Before: Secure Your Space

Bolt heavy furniture to walls. Keep an emergency kit within arm's reach of where you sleep. Know your exits.

🛡️ Step 2

During: Drop, Cover, Hold On

Drop to your hands and knees. Take cover under sturdy furniture. Hold on until the shaking stops. Stay away from windows.

🚪 Step 3

After: Check and Evacuate

Check for injuries and damage. If you smell gas, leave immediately and call 911. Expect aftershocks.

72-Hour Emergency Kit

✓ 1 gallon of water per person per day
✓ Non-perishable food (3-day supply)
✓ Battery-powered NOAA weather radio
✓ Flashlight and extra batteries
✓ First aid kit
✓ Whistle to signal for help
✓ N95 dust masks
✓ Plastic sheeting and duct tape
✓ Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities
✓ Manual can opener

Notable US Seismic History

1994 Northridge, CA
M6.7
57 fatalities, $50B in damage. One of the costliest US natural disasters.
2011 Virginia
M5.8
Felt across 22 states. The most widely felt earthquake in US history.
2018 Anchorage, AK
M7.1
Major infrastructure damage across south-central Alaska.

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Earthquake FAQ — Carmel By The Sea, California

Was there an earthquake in Carmel By The Sea today?

48 tiny quakes nearby. Too small to feel. Completely normal background activity. This page shows all earthquakes detected within 250 miles of Carmel By The Sea in the past 24 hours, updated every 60 seconds from USGS.

Did an earthquake just happen near Carmel By The Sea?

Check the live earthquake table above for the most recent seismic events near 93921. Alertra detects earthquakes right now as they happen and can send you instant earthquake alerts for Carmel By The Sea.

What is the earthquake history for Carmel By The Sea, California?

Alertra tracks USGS seismic records going back 15+ years for the Carmel By The Sea area. View the historical trends chart above to see yearly earthquake frequency and the largest recorded event near 93921.

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